This is the kind of wine that makes Rioja so popular. Nothing sticks out in this harmonious mid-weight wine. The balance of fruit and savory notes reminds you it’s not a fruit bomb. The flavors imparted by oak aging are subtle and integrated nicely. Importers take notice — it’s not available in the U.S..
Hacienda Grimon, Rioja (Spain) 2016
By Michael Apstein